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R222 DEL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,459 mi
Last recorded62,459 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 DEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPENING (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 62,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 62,458 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Blown rear brake hose - offside (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer wall but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlight switch faulty and depending on its position it will not work correctly

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,137 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 61,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,756 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 58,741 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 57,779 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,835 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres getting low on tread (4.1.E.1)

air suspension malfunction warning showing

minor shoulder wear on front tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,759 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads apear half worn

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,759 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads apear half worn

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,462 miles

front number plate has a slight crack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,419 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads 75% worn

Rear tyres starting to crack on the outer walls and are wearing low on tread

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lower air suspension lower isolator rubbers have slight play

both rear tyres getting low on tread

rear inner brake pads look low by extention of caliper piston but no line of sight

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,594 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,398 miles

off side front tyres has inner shoulder wear

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,089 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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R222 DEL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R222 DEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R222 DEL registered?

R222 DEL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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